As I watch the tiny snowflakes fall gently to the ground, the descent is not heard by any one or anything. They are as quiet as a moonlit night , where not even a branch or bush is rustling.
If we stare at the snowflakes, one cannot deny the peace and “awe” inspired beauty the snowflakes produce as they fall on the ground, the tree branches, and evergreens to give a panoramic picture for eyes to behold.
Now imagine that “Peace” that you experience from the view and how it makes you feel.
Peace is in the mind, but can be obtained through our imagination of something pleasant or beautiful to observe - or a moment that made you peaceful! All noise, chaos, self generated arguments or unnecessary words spoken to ignite a pushback (argument) has all been removed -by choice, to receive this state of mind NO ONE can ever take away unless you allow it.
Philippians 4:5-7 AMPC
“Let all men know and perceive and recognize your unselfishness (your considerateness, your forbearing spirit). The Lord is near [He is coming soon].
Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. And God’s peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
Once you’ve understood how we can purposely put ourselves in a peaceful state, now reverse it. Finding fault and voicing it in others, badgering someone of ALL there faults as if you have none, now keep reading because if you stop here you are not allowing the Holy Spirit to work in you to remove the negative emotions that DO NOT give you rest , cause health problems, and keep you and your household in constant turmoil.
Words hurt and do stick with some one when they are told unkind things. If you experienced unkind words and deed, recall how it made you feel. Correct! Not good, yet those who were hurt, abused, neglected, and rejected assume they are no longer under those who mistreated them, care or presence so they believe the negative emotions they once felt are gone as well.
“If it’s NOT peaceful, you are in the wrong Spirit”!
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| Restless waves causes restless actions |
Galatians 5:16-26 AMPC
“But I say, walk and live [habitually] in the [Holy] Spirit [responsive to and controlled and guided by the Spirit]; then you will certainly not gratify the cravings and desires of the flesh (of human nature without God).
17 For the desires of the flesh are opposed to the [Holy] Spirit, and the [desires of the] Spirit are opposed to the flesh (godless human nature); for these are antagonistic to each other [continually withstanding and in conflict with each other], so that you are not free but are prevented from doing what you desire to do.
18 But if you are guided (led) by the [Holy] Spirit, you are not subject to the Law.
19 Now the doings (practices) of the flesh are clear (obvious): they are immorality, impurity, indecency,
20 Idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, anger (ill temper), selfishness, divisions (dissensions), party spirit (factions, sects with peculiar opinions, heresies),
21 Envy, drunkenness, carousing, and the like. I warn you beforehand, just as I did previously, that those who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
22 But the fruit of the [Holy] Spirit [the work which His presence within accomplishes] is love, joy (gladness), peace, patience (an even temper, forbearance), kindness, goodness (benevolence), faithfulness,
23 Gentleness (meekness, humility), self-control (self-restraint, continence). Against such things there is no law that can bring a charge].
24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus (the Messiah) have crucified the flesh (the godless human nature) with its passions and appetites and desires.
25 If we live by the [Holy] Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. [If by the Holy Spirit we have our life in God, let us go forward walking in line, our conduct controlled by the Spirit.]
26 Let us not become vainglorious and self-conceited, competitive and challenging and provoking and irritating to one another, envying and being jealous of one another.”
God wants us to live and have fun; however, not at the expense of compromising right and wrong behavior! It’s that simple! Let the Holy Spirit lead and guide you -
"You will guard him and keep him in perfect and constant peace whose mind [both its inclination and its character] is stayed on You, because he commits himself to You, leans on You, and hopes confidently in You." (Isaiah 26:3 AMPC)
